Northern Ireland News for September 2025 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2025
Minister Confirms Pedestrianisation Of Belfast's Hill Street
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the experimental scheme to pedestrianise Hill Street in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter will proceed. The move comes after officials held further d...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2025
£165,000 Worth Of Illegal Tobacco Seized In L'Derry
Officers from the Local Policing Team 3, along with colleagues from HMRC, conducted a search of a vehicle in the L'Derry area on Monday, 15 September. The operation resulted in the seizure of a quan...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2025
Police Attend Protests Across NI
Police attended planned protests across several locations in Northern Ireland on Thursday, 18 September, deploying a number of officers, including specially trained evidence gatherers. The demonstra...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2025
DAERA Minister Outlines Crucial Role Of Science
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has reiterated the crucial role that science will play in addressing climate and environmental challenges. Speaking at the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water Ann...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2025
Schools Urged To Use New Organ Donation Resources
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on all Key Stage 3 and 4 teachers to use new, free educational resources on organ donation, with a focus on this year's Organ Donation Week which runs from Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2025
RMC MINING Launches AI-Powered Cloud Mining Platform With Green Energy Focus
RMC MINING, a Northern Ireland-based company, has announced the launch of an AI-optimised cloud mining platform that it claims will set a new benchmark for accessibility and profitability in the secto...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2025
Other News In Brief
Two Men Arrested After Drugs And Firearms Seized The PSNI's Organised Crime Branch arrested two men on Wednesday, 17 September, following a search of a property in the Dunraven Avenue area o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Belfast Bikes Launches New E-Bike Fleet
The Belfast Bikes scheme has been given a new lease of life with the introduction of new e-bikes and a new operator, Beryl. At a launch event at City Quays Gardens today, Wednesday, 17 September, th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Cinemagic Film Festival Unveils 36th Belfast Programme
The Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People has launched its 36th annual Belfast programme, with over 125 events scheduled across the city from Sunday, 28 September to Sunday, 2 Novembe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Space Technology Deployed To Tackle Lough Neagh Algae
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has announced the latest step forward in using space technology to deal with blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh. He was speaking a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Allstate Invests £16m To Upskill Workforce In NI
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that Allstate Northern Ireland is investing £16 million to upskill and reskill its workforce in Derry and Belfast. The investment is central to th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Consultation Launched On Future Of Postgraduate Student Loans
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation on the future level of Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans for students. The consultation, which invites feedback on four proposed option...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Minister Proposes £1.7bn Plan To Transform SEN Facilities
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled a proposed £1.7 billion investment programme to overhaul the infrastructure for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The announcement comes in re...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Crimestoppers Offers Reward For Agricultural Theft Information
The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of £3,500 for information regarding recent high-value agricultural thefts in the Fermanagh & Omagh and Mid Ulster areas. The reward is avai...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Hillsborough Law Introduced To UK Parliament
Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood has welcomed the introduction of the Hillsborough Law to the UK Parliament, describing it as a significant step towards "long-overdue justice and accountability". The l...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
How Connectivity Is Shaping Modern Hobbies Across NI
The rise of internet connectivity has transformed the way people engage with their hobbies, and Northern Ireland is no exception. From casual pastimes to more involved leisure activities, digital acce...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2025
Other News In Brief
UUP Welcomes Emergency Services Training But Regrets Missed Opportunity A multi-agency training exercise simulating a terror attack at the SSE Arena took place on Tuesday night, involving th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
Belfast City Airport Unveils Master Plan
Belfast City Airport has published its draft Master Plan 2040 for consultation, setting out a programme of development that would see major investment in new and upgraded facilities, transport links, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
Minister Launches NI's First Olympic Legacy Fund
The Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has launched the first Olympic Legacy Fund for Northern Ireland. The £1 million capital investment will be used to modernise facilities at local sports clubs ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
BCC Launches New Guide To Tenants' Rights Launched
Belfast City Council has launched a new online guide to help tenants understand their rights when renting a house of multiple occupancy (HMO). The guide, titled 'Know your rights – a guide for HMO t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead of Belfast Half Marathon
The Belfast Half Marathon takes place this Sunday, 21 September, with thousands of runners expected to take to the streets. The race will begin at 9am from the Ormeau Embankment and is expected to f...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
Greater Regulation Of Bonfires Essential – Alliance
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has stated that greater regulation of bonfires is essential after a number of issues arose over the summer. Speaking during an Assembly debate, the Chair of the Executive...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
Two People Charged With Lisburn Murder
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have charged two people with the murder of Barry Furfey in Lisburn. A 37-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman are expected to appear before Craiga...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
Emergency Services Stage Training Exercise In Belfast
A multi-agency training exercise took place in the Belfast Harbour Estate yesterday, Tuesday, 16 September, to test the readiness and collaborative working of emergency services in the event of a majo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
Two Men Charged Over Series Of Deliberate Fires
Detectives investigating a series of arsons across Belfast, Moira and Lisburn in January and February 2025 have charged two men to court. The men, aged 39 and 41, have been charged with offences incl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
99% of Homes Eligible for Superfast Broadband In NI This Year
According to the latest reports, 99% of residents in Northern Ireland should be able to access superfast broadband this year. The Ofcom Spring Connected Nations update states that this milestone is a ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Councillor Calls For North Belfast Bike Scheme Expansion A North Belfast councillor has called for the Belfast Bikes scheme to be expanded into the area. Councillor Carl Whyte said that...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2025
Man Dies In Downpatrick Two-Vehicle Collision
A man in his 20s has died after a two-vehicle collision on Ballydugan Road in Downpatrick on Monday (15 September) afternoon. Inspector Cherith Adair from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Col...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2025
Police Name Lisburn Murder Victim
Police in Lisburn have launched a murder investigation following the death of 42-year-old Barry Furfey. Mr Furfey was found seriously injured at a property on Wardsborough Road in the early hours of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2025
Antrim Technology Park Listed For Sale At £5.5m
Antrim Technology Park, one of Northern Ireland's longest-established business parks, has been put on the market with CBRE NI for £5.5 million. Located just outside Antrim town, the park includes 16...